Local Reviews
In June 2012, mmorris46 said about Hestercombe Gardens
a large garden if you like walking, but not a lot of formal garden, also difficult to reach, through very narrow lanes, which sat nav takes you through, a bit hair rising, coffee shop quite expensive and drinks not really hot!
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In June 2012, missusf_11 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Superb gardens, a mix of the formal and informal. We particularly liked the woodland areas with many foxgloves and the cascade.
Although we intended to have a quick look around, we stayed for over three hours, and also enjoyed a very good lunch.
Although we intended to have a quick look around, we stayed for over three hours, and also enjoyed a very good lunch.
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In June 2012, TRH said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely for all ages and disabled visitors too. Cafe selling delicious food. Gardens are lovely. Nice walks. Worth being a member if you are local.
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In June 2012, 8r1dg1t said about Hestercombe Gardens
Fathers day BBQ on the lawn was a fantastic lunch time event. The food was the usual high standard you expect from Herstercombe. With the added games available for all, tug-of-war, giant jenga, giant chess, football & hockey aswell as lots of safe space for the whole family to enjoy. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly, joining in with tug-of-war and accompanying some of the children in an impromptu gymnastics display. A very relaxed family friendly environment for the whole family to enjoy.
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In June 2012, stan H said about Hestercombe Gardens
We enjoyed the gardens considering the amount of rain lately but were disappointed by the prices and autocratic manner and attitude of what appeared to be a senior member of the catering staff towards his staff and ourselves and others behind us waiting to be served in the cafe area.
We will not be returning to Hestercombe!!
We will not be returning to Hestercombe!!
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In June 2012, Gembolayla said about Hestercombe Gardens
We visited Hestercombe Gardens for a friends wedding and we weren't disappointed. The views were a perfect backdrop for the photographs, the Orangerie was a beautiful venue for the service and the catering and service was second to none.
I would definitely recommend this venue for day trips (the views and the gardens really are spectacular) or for a wedding venue.
I would definitely recommend this venue for day trips (the views and the gardens really are spectacular) or for a wedding venue.
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In June 2012, Gaddspam said about Hestercombe Gardens
The gardens here are well worth a visit at this time of year when the roses and foxgloves are blooming. The garden here is so well planted, and a vista from every angle. The building is not attractive, and some of the restoration of other buildings leaves a lot to be desired (municipal bricks), but the garden more than makes up for this, as does the walk up the valley with it's suprises (buildings and follies). Food in the cafe was good, and mostly made fresh to order.
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In June 2012, YeovilSarah said about Hestercombe Gardens
A lot of work has been carried out to the gardens at Hestercombe to make it a place where families can come and enjoy a very enjoyable half day out. The grounds contain a woodland walk, large lake, waterfall and interesting follies but the crowning glory has to be the formal garden, with its stunning roses and perennials of all varieties - a real treat for the eyes and the nose! There is a good and reasonably priced cafe/restaurant and a decent shop selling the usual gifts plus a good selection of garden plants.
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In June 2012, Maggiehelen_28 said about Hestercombe Gardens
I visited these gardens at the beginning of June 2012. The weather was very kind that day so I saw the gardens at their best. Over recent years a great deal of money and effort has been spent on restoring these gardens to their former glory but have not been overly manicured. It has been beautifully done and for me the outstanding feature was the amount of stonework used in the garden in such a creative way so as to blend in completely with the surroundings and the landscaping of the garden. The house is not open to the public but there is more than enough to see in the garden to make a lovely day out. There is also at least one cafe for lunch/tea. A thoroughly enjoyable day and one of the nicest gardens I have seen.
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In July 2012, CathyBSouthendonSea said about Hestercombe Gardens
My mum had wnated to visit these gardens for a long time and we holidayed in Cheddar so drove there for the day. First impressions were good - we needed disabled parking and it was there...we strolled (with a wheeled pusher) along the flat to get a light lunch...staff were friendly and food was lovely. We then went to get the stair lift to the entrance...broken. It was a long walk round (comparative - for able bodied only a few hundred yards) for Mum but such is the power of the mind! We were given a map of walks including a "no steps" one - great idea, however it was full of slopes - again hard work for her. The central gardens in front of the house were very pretty but I really can't say it was the effort...there was not a huge selection of plants although the roses smelt heavenly.
So did the strawberry jam in the cream tea that we forced down afterwards!
The shop is nice albeit small and the plants were a good selection, all healthy and reasonably priced.
So did the strawberry jam in the cream tea that we forced down afterwards!
The shop is nice albeit small and the plants were a good selection, all healthy and reasonably priced.
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